Leander Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Leander held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (67% approval rate), 2 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 4% compared to June (267 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning near FM 1431 and Vista Rock Drive to ME PUD Addition (GC3A)

Approved.

Rezoning of one 5.35-acre parcel (Travis Central Appraisal District parcel 513805), located approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of FM 1431 and Vista Rock Drive, from interim SFR 1B single family rural to the ME PUD Addition minor PUD with base zoning GC3A. Purpose is to operate a warehouse and operations facility expanding the adjacent Silencer Shop property. Approved unanimously by the Commission as a recommendation to City Council.

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Special use permit for food truck near Ronald W. Reagan Blvd and County Road 177

Denied.

Special use permit to allow one food truck (mobile food establishment) on the 1.67-acre parcel (parcel R031577) northeast of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and County Road 177. Staff recommended approval of the SUP as requested for up to five years, but commissioners cited the highly visible busy corridor and requested variances; Commission voted unanimously to deny.

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Special Use Permit for in-home daycare at 1202 Drake Cove

Denied.

Special use permit to allow an in-home daycare (Dew Drops Montessori Preschool) with up to 12 children on a 0.2-acre parcel at 1202 Drake Cove. Staff recommended denial due to lack of parking and the garage conversion changing neighborhood character. Motion to deny carried, with Commissioners Lewis and Oliver opposed to the denial (i.e., favoring approval). Item advances to City Council.

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Rezoning near Ronald W. Reagan Blvd and County Road 177 to GC3A

Approved.

Rezoning of one 1.67-acre parcel (Williamson County Appraisal District parcel R031577), located northeast of the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and County Road 177, from interim SFS2B single-family suburban to GC3A general commercial. Approved unanimously per staff's alternative recommendation for a type two site component and type A architectural component.

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Bar W Ranch West commercial minor PUD rezoning at Ronald W. Reagan Blvd and Kauffman Loop

Approved.

Zoning case Z-26-0214 to amend current zoning of interim SFR1B (single-family rural) to adopt the Bar W Ranch West commercial minor PUD with base zoning of GC3A (general commercial) on three parcels totaling 29.036 acres, northwest of the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and Kauffman Loop. The PUD supports a home improvement and hardware retailer with outdoor sales/storage/display, general commercial uses, and gas station/car wash. Approved with an alternative request capping vehicle repair use at 8,000 sq ft (staff had recommended 5,000; developer requested 8,000). Motion carried unanimously.

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Executive session on incentive for Northline PUD development

Deferred.

Board convened into executive session at 9:13 a.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.087 to deliberate a financial or other incentive for the Northline PUD development. Reconvened into open session at 9:51 a.m.; no action was taken.

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Tree removal permit TRP-25-0046 for Burleson tract

Approved.

Tree removal case TRP-25-0046 for removal of 45 significant trees and four heritage trees associated with Burleson Phases 1, 5-8 Public Improvement Construction Plans (PICP 25-0220), southeast of Journey Parkway and Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard. Applicant is Taylor Morrison. Total mitigation fee for the tree removal request is $84,000, applied to the PICP permit. Phase one is residential; phases 5-8 are commercial. Motion to approve carried unanimously.

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Zoning Changes

• SFR-1B → GC-3A, 5.35 acres at approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of FM 1431 and Vista Rock Drive, Leander
• SFS-2B → GC-3A, 1.67 acres at northeast of the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and County Road 177, Leander
• SFR1B → GC3A, 29.036 acres at Northwest of the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and Kauffman Loop, Leander

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 56 instances
• residential: 41 instances
• zoning: 40 instances
• special use permit: 27 instances
• PUD: 11 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 87% from June.
• Residential came up 242% more often than June.
• Special use permit saw 286% more mentions month-over-month.

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